Elk Hunting Partner...

[WapitiTalk1]

What or who makes a good one in your opinion (or what or who doesn’t)?  That’s it, let’s hear your thoughts.

[pd]

The answer is the same, whether "elk hunting partner" or "fishing partner" or "business partner" or "spouse/life partner."

Does what he/she says he will do.
Does it until the job is done.
Gives/takes advice like a man/woman.
Trustworthy.

This ain't hard.

[ThurstonCokid]

Split scouting time and or teamwork scouting. Similar hunting styles (big one). Depending on how you run “partner” weapon preference is big in WA. You never want to feel like it’s one sided or you’re bringing more to the table by a lot. Someone you enjoy being around. Spending a week in the woods with the wrong guy can turn bad quickly if you don’t enjoy the company. It’s also nice if you can get a guy who can keep up with hiking as well as packing! And gear, it’s not good to hunt with someone who doesn’t have the gear to last the last couple days..


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[Stein]

The older I get it is more about spending time with someone and less about hunting.  I hunt with guys that pound ridges dark to dark and and people who end up in a hot tub with a bucket of beer long before shooting light is up.  Both are fun in different ways and I wouldn't hunt with someone I didn't really enjoy being around.

[kselkhunter]

When I was younger it was about being successful and hunting hard.  As I've aged it's also about having fun with my friends.  We still backpack hunt into wilderness areas, we're just slower at it now.   I hunt Oregon with my best friend of 40 years who's gotten out of shape but still miraculously makes it up there albeit slower than normal, and have hunted WA with my other best friend of 37 years.  Granted he just moved to Hawaii, and I'm in process of moving to OR, so WA hunting is done for me.  Although may go do some pig hunts in Hawaii now. 

[theleo]

2 long ears, 4 strong legs, and a good back are what I want out of my partners.

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[2MANY]

Now that your getting up there in age you need to get some oversize stirrups on your riding saddle so your hunting boots fit in and come out easily.

Now that's good partner input.

[theleo]

Now that your getting up there in age you need to get some oversize stirrups on your riding saddle so your hunting boots fit in and come out easily.

Now that's good partner input.

The stirrups fit my White's pack boots just fine. I got plenty of "old guy" input when I ordered the saddle. The only thing I really deviated on was a little taller cantle for some extra back support vs. going a little shorter to make swinging my leg over a little easier.

[2MANY]

Just trying to help pard.

I pulled those exact stirrups off and went oversize and sure like em.


Nice roach job on the mules.

[jnordwell]

What makes a great partner is a person who makes you keep going. Partners should always help each other with this part. If your not into animals the partner needs to be able to push.. bounce ideas off each other.. the bad ones are ones who don’t put in any input. Or can not be reliable. Plans always changing is another one that can make or break a partnership.. my son is stuck...lol

[chiwawadan]

The answer is the same, whether "elk hunting partner" or "fishing partner" or "business partner" or "spouse/life partner."

Does what he/she says he will do.
Does it until the job is done.
Gives/takes advice like a man/woman.
Trustworthy.

This ain't hard.

We've got a winner. Thread can be closed now!

[ghosthunter]

It depends on what you want. At 69 I sometimes have trouble finding someone who is as passionate about going as I am. I have a couple dozen folks I hunt with through the year. Some are game specific.

Duck hunt only with a couple guys.
Turkey hunt with same guy every year and maybe a couple others.
Elk hunt with the special five.
Deer hunt with the whole camp.
Spring bear with someone else. 

Hunted 20 years with a guy on disability. He was...
opinionated , picky, wouldn't cook, broke all the time , pointed out your flaws in a heart beat. could not get along with anyone but me.
But when I wanted to go ,he was always ready to take off somewhere around the sate. Was a patient hunter. But when he shot his animal he was finished.

We don't hunt any longer together, but are still friends.
You are not going to change anyone ,they are who they are , you either take them for who they are or look else where.

The best partner is more excited when you are successful than he is with his success.

[Fidelk]

Shows up on time. Ain't too lazy. Doesn't shoot at sounds. Can hold his liquor. Snoring doesn't cause hearing loss.

[fishngamereaper]

I don't like people much so I hunt solo mostly...no offense to anyone.. it's just how it has to be.

And i can barley stand myself sometimes....i know, i added nothing worth while to the thread.

[Twispriver]

I've always found that people I like to be around when I'm not hunting are the same people I like to be around in camp. That includes co-workers and relatives. If they show up with some fresh jokes and a good story or two well that's just a bonus.

[WapitiTalk1]

I don't like people much so I hunt solo mostly...no offense to anyone.. it's just how it has to be.

And i can barley stand myself sometimes....i know, i added nothing worth while to the thread.

You’re honest, that counts for a lot in my book. Good luck to you this fall and wishing you many, many years of good hunting bud.

[fishngamereaper]

I don't like people much so I hunt solo mostly...no offense to anyone.. it's just how it has to be.

And i can barley stand myself sometimes....i know, i added nothing worth while to the thread.

You’re honest, that counts for a lot in my book. Good luck to you this fall and wishing you many, many years of good hunting bud.

I don't mind a couple guys in camp from time to time..camp fire stories and bourbon... but I just find so much peace being alone. Especially hunting alone. My pace, my direction, my gut decisions....me and my quarry.

[444Marlin]

1. Equally shares the chores: cleaning, cooking, packing out
2. Doesn't complain
3. Has fun
4. Self sufficient, can keep up...or better yet, blaze the trail.
5. Doesn't stink, snore or drink to excess

[Tbob]

I hunt solo most of the time, but when I do go out with someone, it’s usually my older brother. He’s fairly un-reliable, scouts with me about 10% of the time, walks loudly, coughs all the time, hates to get up early,  but we have a great time out there! That’s all that matters to me!! In his defense, he’s a very hard working single dad of two teenage boys, so I never give him to much chit.😎 just glad we get to spend the time together.

[NW SURVEYOR]

My dad was a WWII Air Force belly gunner on a bomber and a really good hunter.
Whenever the discussion of friends or partners came up his go to question was this..........
Who would you want to stuck in a foxhole with?
Does he/she has a sense of humor, share work, sleep with one eye open, stay in shape, capable, shoot straight both rifle and honesty, also can they get out of a jam?
As a side note, they have to have a few $$$ cause hunting aint cheap.
Dependable vehicle is also a must.
I have had a few hunting partners over the years and those are traits/things I look for.
So far I have been pretty lucky following his advice.
Later,
Rob.

[bornhunter]

2 long ears, 4 strong legs, and a good back are what I want out of my partners.

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